Airplane entertainment.
15 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been on a long plane journey? It's quite an experience. Just getting on the plane take...
Holland Road.
12 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
When we stayed in London this summer, our apartment was on Holland Road. It was inside a row of typi...
Number 5 of A London View + Extras
05 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Point number 5 from yesterday's podcast was missing! Sorry! So here it is, plus a couple of extra pi...
A London View.
04 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This summer I disappeared for a while; you might have noticed(1). I left Wenatchee, with my children...
The Purist.
28 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The most delicious smell filled the house yesterday. My son, Cass had made bread. He has made it suc...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #34 + Interactive English.
23 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Peter: Hi Liz, are you just about ready? Liz: Yep. Thanks again for giving me a ride. I appreciate a...
Excuses, excuses.
19 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I laughed when I saw the cartoon scene from this podcast, of a boy talking to his teacher, and givin...
Junk art.
12 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
While substitute teaching in a local school for an art teacher, I came across junk art. I had heard ...
A snake in my hand.
06 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Our recent camping trip turned out to be more interesting than I had expected. My family and I drove...
My First Book.
29 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
For the past five weeks, I've been working on a very exciting project. It is something that I've wan...
An App For Android.
21 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find waiting frustrating at times? I do, especially when I'm waiting for someone else to comp...
The Brilliant Bee.
16 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
If you can see the photo of the bee that I recently took in my garden, you will see that it is right...
Shapes and mosaics.
12 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever seen a diamond made up of circles? Or a mosaic(1) made up(2) of straight lines? Art th...
Mighty Nike.
29 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I have been in and out of the sporting goods store recently, as my children are all involved in spor...
Birds in Spring.
25 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As I was cleaning the kitchen sink yesterday, I saw something move outside. There is a red leaved tr...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #33 + Interactive English.
24 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
1. Peter: Hi Liz, hey great jacket. 2. Liz: Thanks Peter. It's new. What do you think? Does it suit ...
An Easter Wish.
21 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On Saturday, I scrambled(1) to buy as much chocolate as I could. It had to be really good chocolate,...
The Grey Dove.
15 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
There is a bird in my back garden that has a special meaning for me. Here they call it a dove; in En...
A Way To Save.
08 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Today, as I drove my oldest son to High School, we got stuck in traffic. The road where we were stuc...
Fool's Gold.
25 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On Sunday, we had a family picnic. It was one of the rare days(1) when the children didn't have any ...
An eye exam and parts of the eye.
18 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
At this time of year, the schools have tests of all kinds for the children. Reading and writing test...
The Science of Spring.
10 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Primulas are one of the first spring flowers to appear in this area. I was thrilled to see them this...
The Dining Room.
06 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It has been some time since we had an episode of A Tour of Homes, so today we will take a close look...
Natural Enemies.
04 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, we gave our dog, Foxy, to another family. It was a difficult decision, but a necessary one...
A Volcanic Project.
27 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
"Mum, I want to make a volcano," said my son Cass on Sunday morning. "You know, the kind that we can...
U.S. Health Care.
26 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably heard that President Barack Obama signed into law his medical reform bill. 'Obama ...
Part 2 of Basic Pronunciation Practice #32 + Interactive English.
25 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Liz: I came as soon as I found out. How is she? Parent: Thank you, Liz. She went straight into the o...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #32 + Interactive English.
25 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Liz: I came as soon as I found out. How is she? Parent: Thank you, Liz. She went straight into the o...
Strawberries and Cream.
21 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Easter Sunday, a day of family, celebration, and fun. Today, after church, my family and I got toget...
Haitian Art
20 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Leavenworth is fast becoming my favorite local place to have lunch. I took my mother up there today ...
Strength and Flexibility.
18 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I was just listening to a Swiss podcast about health. The presenters were talking about free radical...
Fatty, fatty.
12 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I heard today that eating nuts helps to lower bad cholesterol. That's good news because I love nuts ...
Basic Pronunciation Practice part 2 + Interactive English.
11 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Liz: Thank you guys for all your help. I couldn't have organized this event without you! Mary and Pe...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #31 + Interactive English.
10 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Liz: Thank you guys for all your help. I couldn't have organized this event without you! Mary and Pe...
What's for breakfast?
05 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
What do you feel like eating in the morning? Are you a breakfast eater, or do you just have a coffee...
New Passports.
04 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As I was going to the recycling center today, I passed the postman (or, the mail man in U.S). He was...
Do it yourself and win $5000.
31 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Do-it-yourself is more than a hobby in this town. It is more like a craze. When a job needs to be do...
A Tree House.
27 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
My children have begged my husband for years to build them a tree house. He has said "No," for a lon...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #30 + Interactive English.
24 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
At the radio station. Greg: Today we have a special guest from the university who is here to talk to...
A Photo Shoot.
23 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I'm happy to tell you that I'm building a website that will soon replace the blog for A Cup Of Engli...
Drug addiction in High School.
22 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I made the mistake, last night, of turning up to the High School too early to pick up my son. He was...
The Campaign.
17 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, for the first time, I got involved in(1) a political campaign. A friend of mine decided t...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #29 + Interactive English.
16 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Liz: Excuse me Professor Cameron. Prof: Yes Liz. Liz: I just wanted to hand in my essay today. I kno...
Just a trifle.
11 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
When it's a special time of year, most cultures celebrate, among other ways(1), with traditional foo...
Angel of the New Year.
06 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I can't believe it's January, 2014. We say that Christmas 'came and went', which means that it was o...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #28 + Interactive English.
06 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer: Hi Liz, I just thought I'd come by to say "Hi", and "Happy New Year." Liz: Happy New Year ...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #27 + Interactive English.
16 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Peter: Are you going home for the holidays? Liz: Yes I am. We're going to have a big, family get-tog...
Little Eiffel Tower.
06 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, I went to pick up my son from High School. Usually I park away from the heavy traff...
A Glowing 'Starpath'.
02 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
'Luminous', 'glowing', 'radiating' are the words which came to my mind(1) after reading an article a...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #26 + Interactive English.
12 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Brian: "What are all these boxes doing out in the hall?" Liz: "I decided that it was finally time fo...
A Creepy Education.
04 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, when I was substitute teaching in a local school, I came across a very unusual creature. I...
Basic Pronunciation Practice + Interactive English #25.
18 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
John: Hi Liz, are you still playing with that thing? Liz: Oh yes, hi John. I'm still getting used to...
Driving lessons
15 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In the United States, young men and women are allowed to start driving lessons when they are fifteen...
Dirt.
10 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
As I look at the calendar, I realise that I have about five weeks left, five weeks before the snow '...
Basic Pronunciation Practice + Interactive English # 24.
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
John: What have you got there? Liz: Oh, it's a new cell phone. John: Nice. Is it a smart phone? Liz:...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #23 + Interactive English.
19 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Sam: So Liz, are you going to go to the doctor, or do I have to take you myself? Liz: Yes, yes, I'm ...
Messing about on the river.
12 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
These September days are glorious. They are still extremely sunny, but there is a coolness in the ai...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #22 + Interactive English.
09 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha: Hello Liz! Liz: Hi Samantha! How are you? Samantha: Really well thanks. I'm calling becaus...
Mimosa.
22 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Those of you who have followed my podcasts for a few years, will know that (1) I love trees. One of ...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #21+ Interactive English.
01 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Liz: Come on you two, we need to get going. Mother: I thought we didn't have to leave for another ha...
I'll Borrow Your Pitbull.
29 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
'There is an animal that helps to fight crime, is therapeutic(1)to be around, and is a good companio...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 20 + Interactive English.
16 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Liz: It's nice to get back and put our feet up. Mother: You're telling me! My feet are killing me. B...
Glass Blowing.
11 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
"It's the best place in Wenatchee," I said to my husband, as I described the new Pybus Market. This ...
Basic Pronunciation Practice #19 plus Interactive English.
03 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Liz: I hope the food gets here soon; I'm starving! Father: Yes, sorry I slept for so long, I just co...
Nik Wallenda's wife.
27 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Well, you've probably all heard about Nik Walenda, the man who recently walked 1,500 ft above the Gr...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 18 + Interactive English.
20 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's so good to see you both again; I can't believe it's been almost 3 months! That's what your fath...
Lake Chelan.
18 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
"A change is as good as a rest" is a common saying in England. And that's what I've been having. It'...
A slimy surprise.
04 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A poet called Robert Southey who lived in the late 1700's and early 1800's wrote: What are boys made...
Scenes of Spokane.
22 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we had the opportunity to spend the weekend in Spokane. It's a city of about 210,000 peopl...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 17 + Interactive English.
15 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Liz (on the phone): Hi Mum, are you all packed and ready for your visit? Mother: Yes darling; we're ...
Get it built.
07 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
I volunteered this year to build my mother an arbor in her back garden. She has a small patio at the...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 16 + Interactive English.
03 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Peter: Hi Liz, I see your cast is off. Liz: Yes, finally! Life is so much easier without one. Peter:...
Table of Knowledge.
02 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It's 8:45 at Tom, Dick, and Harry's. The coffee's hot, the door's unlocked, and that corner table - ...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 15.
30 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
At the clinic: Doctor: So, how have you been getting along with this arm? Liz: Fine. I can get aroun...
Analysis Time - Social Activities Prolong Life.
29 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In a study in The Harvard University Gazette called 'Social Activities Found to Prolong Life', scien...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 14.
25 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Liz, what happened to your arm? Oh, you won't believe it. I was coming out of the cellular phone ...
My Wonderful Snowball.
23 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
I listen to podcasts nearly every day. Not only do I love the fact that I am learning each time I he...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 13.
20 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In the cellular phone store. Customer service assistant: Hello ma'am, how can I help you today? Woul...
The Blue Bees.
18 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Spring season brings all sorts of life and activity to this valley. You see people out on the st...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 12.
15 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Liz:How are you feeling today? Maria:Oh, much better. Thanks so much for taking care of me. The soup...
No podcasts this week.
10 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry everyone, I have finally caught my daughter's horrible cold, so I won't do podcasts this week....
A Long Look At Wheels.
08 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
"Clunk, clunk. Clunk, clunk," it was time to have the wheels looked at(1) and the tires changed from...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 11.
04 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In the supermarket, Liz is on the phone: Liz: Maria, I'll get the stuff for the soup. I'm in the sup...
Sissy's diner.
03 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
I love to discover good places to eat. I know what it is to cook a lot, and clean up afterwards. So,...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 10.
01 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Peter, fancy meeting you here! Hi Liz, I've come to book a holiday. Really? No, I'm only joking....
Science at home.
29 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
As a parent(1), I think a lot about my children's education(2). Is it good or bad? Is it varied, han...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 9.
27 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Mrs Fontaine. Oh, hello Liz. Welcome back to Fontaine's Travel Agency, and this time as an emp...
Housing Market Up.
21 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Sales of low-priced(1) homes here continue to feed(2) a housing market that has buyers eager(3), sel...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 8.
21 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
So, tell me about your job hunting. Well, I needed something part-time. So, I tried several places. ...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 7.
18 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How was your night out? Great, thanks. We went to dinner and then went to a club called 'Shapiro's'....
New growth.
14 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Those of you who have followed my podcast for a few years will know that I'm obsessed with gardening...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 6.
13 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What did you find out about retakes?Oh, we can retake small tests, but not end of term finals.That m...
Time To Kill.
12 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you have time to kill? It's a bit of a violent phrase, isn't it? It really means...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 5.
11 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
That test was really hard. How do you think you did?Alright, I suppose. I'm glad I studied all of th...
Analysis Time - Detecting Explosives.
07 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Technology being(1) developed at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory could put(2) explosive-sniffi...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 4.
06 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
That was a really good lecture. Yes, it was. That professor keeps it interesting. Well, I have a lot...
Xyla
05 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Xylitol is a wood sugar that I've been using for a few years. It has many benefits. A dentist friend...
Basic Pronunciation Practice 3.
04 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After you (holding the door) Thank you, that's very kind. Are you new to the class? Yes, I'm startin...
Analysis Time - Science For The Young.
28 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Science education has taken new life(1) with the opening, six months ago, of the Mobius Science Cent...
Basic Pronunciation Practice.
27 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Excuse me, am I close to the college? Yes, it's just around the corner. Which department do you need...